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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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